| Program Overview for Criminal Justice |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Whatcom Community College |
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| Program contact | |
| Program description | The criminal justice AAS degree provides students with knowledge and skills for entry level employment in criminal justice positions. Students should be aware that there are special employment conditions in this career field that, depending on the agency, may include criminal background checks, lie detector tests, physical fitness, and psychological tests. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | Average $2,057/qtr (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Tuition per credit | $122.05 (1-10 credits) $57.46 (11-18 credits) $104.12 (19+ credits) (WA Resident) |
| Total program tuition | $12,345 (WA resident based on 15/cr per quarter face to face), including tuition, books, fees, etc. |
| Fees | $3.50/credit up to 10 credits (technology fee), $2.50/credit up to 10 credits (educational services fee), $6.32/credit up to 15 credits (recreation center fee), $20/qtr (bus pass) |
| Books and materials | Average $300/qtr |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | Average $50/qtr (general academic supplies) |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 2 Years |
| Award type | AAS |
| Credits | 90 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | no |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | no
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| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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